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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1987-09-01 • 10042 (V MINUTES OF THE 544th REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON September 1, 1987 On Tuesday, September 1, 1987, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia I: held its 544th Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 -Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan. _ Mr. C. Russ Smith, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present: C. Russ Smith R. Lee Morrow Sue Sobolewski Donald Vyhnalek Michael Soranno Donna J. Naidow Richard Straub Herman Kluver Members absent: Jeanne Hildebrandt Mr. John Nagy, Planning Director, H. G. Shane, Assistant Planning Director and Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV, were also present. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, and seconded by Mr. Straub, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on July 21, 1987 on Petition 87-6-1-26 by Schneider Development, Inc. requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh and Eckles Road in Section 30 from RUF to R-7, the City Planning Commission t does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 87-6-1-26 be denied for the following reasons: (1) This area of the City is already well served with similar uses as are permitted by the proposed zoning district.,v (2) The proposed change of zoning to the R-7 multi-family zoning classification will be incompatible to and not in harmony with the surrounding uses in the area, which is single family. (3) The proposed change of zoning would tend to isolate the existing abutting single family residential subdivision called Chaney and Bakewell's Plymouth Park because of the existing zoned multiple family area located west of the subdivision and this petition proposing multi-family zoning on the east. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kluver, Sobolewski, Straub, Naidow NAYS: Soranno, Morrow, Vyhnalek, Smith ABSENT: Hildebrandt Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the resolution fails. On a motion made by Mr. Soranno and seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek, it was . t RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on July 21, • 10043 IL 1987 on Petition 87-6-1-26 by Schneider Development, Inc. requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh and Eckles Road in Section 30 from RUF to R-7, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 87-6-1-26 be approved for the following reasons: (1) The proposed change of zoning is supported by the Future Land Use Plan which recommends medium density land use for the area which includes the type of residential units permitted by the R-7 district. (2) The proposed change of zoning will provide for residential dwelling units that will serve those persons and families that desire an alternative to single family houses. (3) The location of the subject land will provide for the amenities and major recreational facilities which will accommodate an increased population density that the proposed change of zoning would permit. (4) The proposed change of zoning will be compatible to and in harmony with the surrounding uses in the area. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. 11140 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Soranno, Morrow, Vyhnalek, Smith NAYS: Kluver, Sobolewski, Straub, Naidow ABSENT: Hildebrandt Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the resolution fails. Mr. Morrow then inquired if a reconsideration of a denying resolution was in order. Mr. Smith said it was so Mr. Morrow said in order to try and move the petition forward, he was willing to change his vote on a denying resolution for that reason and that reason only. On a motion duly made by Mr. Morrow and seconded by Mr. Kluver, it was #9-203-87 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to reconsider Petition 87-6-1-26 by Schneider Development, Inc. requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh and Eckles Road in Section 30 from RUF to R-7. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kluver, Soranno, Morrow, Sobolewski, Straub, Naidow, Smith NAYS: Vyhnalek ABSENT: Hildebrandt Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried. I 10044 410 On a motion duly made by Mr. Morrow and seconded by Mr. Kluver, it was 110 I 419-204-87 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on July 21, 1987 on Petition 87-6-1-26 by Schneider Development, Inc. requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh and Eckles Road in Section 30 from RUF to R-7, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend td the City Council that Petition 87-6-1-26 be denied for the following reasons: (1) This area of the City is already well served with similar uses as are permitted by the proposed zoning district. (2) The proposed change of zoning to the R-7 multi-family zoning classification will be incompatible to and not in harmony with the surrounding uses in the area, which is single family. (3) The proposed change of zoning would tend to isolate the existing abutting single family residential subdivision called Chaney and Bakewell's Plymouth Park because of the existing zoned multiple family area located west of the subdivision and this petition proposing multi-family zoning on the east. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. 11/40 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: 4 AYES: Kluver, Morrow, Sobolewski, Straub, Naidow NAYS: Soranno, Vyhnalek, Smith ABSENT: Hildebrandt Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mr. Straub and unanimously adopted, it was #9-205-87 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on August 18, 1987 on Petition 87-7-1-28 by Richard Herbel to rezone property located on the east side of Newburgh, north of Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29 from RUF to P.S. , the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 87-7-1-28, as amended, be approved for the following reasons: (1) The proposed change of zoning is compatible to and in harmony with the surrounding uses in the area. (2) The proposed change of zoning would promote the development of the property for uses that are in keeping with the developing character of the area. (3) The proposed change of zoning would accomplish the petitioner's stated purpose of developing the area for office purposes. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.05 of Zoning Ordinance 41543, as amended. 10045 Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution toadopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Morrow, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted, it was #9-206-87 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the Revised Preliminary Plat, including waiving the open space dedication requirement, for Pine Creek Subdivision proposed to be located on the north side of Six Mile Road, east of Wayne Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, be approved for the following reasons: (1) The revised Preliminary Plat complies with all applicable requirements and regulations as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance #543 and the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. (2) No reporting City Departments have objected to the approval of this revised Preliminary Plat. Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Soranno, seconded by Mr. Straub and unanimously adopted, it was #9-207-87 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve subdivision entrance marker proposed for Willow Woods Subdivision proposed to be located north of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5 subject to the following conditions: (1) That the plan for the entrance marker dated 7-25-87 prepared for Angelo Diponio Enterprises which is hereby approved shall be adhered to. (2) That the landscaping as shown on the plan shall also be installed as part of the overall subdivision improvements. Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek and unanimously adopted, it was #9-208-87 RESOLVED that, pursuant to letter from Ved P. Kapila, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that they approve a one-year extension of Petition 86-8-8-49 for approval of all plans required by Section 8.02 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to construct a multi-family development on the north side of Clarita between Seven Mile Road and Curtis in Section 11, subject to the same conditions as were imposed on this petitioner under Planning Commission Resolution #8-232-86 and Council Resolution #862-86 respectively. Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution t9f adopted. • 10046 On a motion duly made by Mr. Straub, seconded by Mr. Soranno and unanimously adopted, 4 it was #9-209-87 RESOLVED that, the City of Livonia Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Department to transmit the document titled "Capital Improvement Program, City of Livonia, 1988-1993" to the Mayor and Council as a realistic program to aid in the determination of a complete fiscal planning strategy for the City of Livonia, and FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission stands ready to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Mayor and Council in making a functioning Program of Capital Improvements and Capital Budgeting a reality for the City of Livonia. Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mrs. Naidow and seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek, it was #9-210-87 RESOLVED that the minutes of the 543rd Regular Meeting and Public Hearings held by the City Planning Commission on August 18, 1987 are approved. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Soranno, Morrow, Straub, Naidow, Vyhnalek, Smith NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Kluver, Sobolewski ABSENT: Hildebrandt Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek and seconded by Mr. Soranno, it was #9-211-87 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Petition 87-8-8-27 by Mid-Plaza Associates requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 in connection with a proposal to construct a commercial/office building on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Joy Road and Grandon in Section 36 subject to the following conditions: (1) That the Site Plan shown on Sheet 1 dated 8/7/87 prepared by Michael A. Boggio Associates is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; (2) That the Building Plans shown on Sheet 3 dated 8/7/87 prepared by Michael A. Boggio Associates is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; (3) That a detailed Landscape Plan be submitted for approval within 30 days. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: t AYES: Soranno, Morrow, Sobolewski, Straub, Vyhnalek, Smith NAYS: Kluver, Naidow ABSENT: Hildebrandt 10047 t4o Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mrs. Sobolewski and seconded by Mr. Straub, it was #9-212-87 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Sign Permit Application by Beacon Sign Company for the replacement of a ground sign on property located at 29901 Plymouth Road be approved subject to the following condition: (1) That the Ground Sign shown on the Plan, Sheet 1 and 2, prepared by Beacon Sign Company shall be adhered to. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Soranno, Morrow, Sobolewski, Straub, Naidow, Vyhnalek, Smith NAYS: Kluver ABSENT: Hildebrandt Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Morrow, seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek and unanimously adopted, it was 1[410 4 #9-213-87 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Sign Permit Application by Detroit Awning Company for erection of an Awning on property located at 19706 Middlebelt be denied for the following reason: (1) The proposed bright yellow awning presents an architectural conflict with the balance of the existing store front because of the incompatibility of materials, its form and placement. Mr. Smith, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 544th Regular Meeting held by the City Planning Commission on September 1, 1987 was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION C . ' Donna J. Naidow, Secretary ATTEST: C. Russ Smith, Chairman jg